Business, international

The healing arts

Article Abstract:

Patterned brick work and extensive landscaped areas were included in a 90 million pounds sterling extension to the Leeds General Infirmary, UK, helping patients to cope better with the stress of entering hospital. The basic design of the extension tried to mirror the idea of flow and movement by including soft circle patterns and striped brickwork designs. The interior of the extension is complemented by work from local artists.

Village people

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Traditional bricks and building techniques were used in the construction of a new housing development in a sensitive rural community in the UK. The North Downs village development was built by a local builder and incorporated clay brick and building materials in keeping with the rest of the village.

Due south

Article Abstract:

The designs by David Richmond and Partners for an office headquarters for Canon (UK) in Reigate, Surrey are discussed. The distinctive features such as low energy design, recycling of building materials and creative use of color are explored.